Sr. Systems Administrator - 3 Months+ Contract - Mississauga Position Summary: Ensures the stable operation of the computer network. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network and server hardware, application software, and communication links. The person will also handle 3rd level support escalations. Key Responsibilities •Design, test and recommend upgrades and enhancements to the technical environment, including servers and their associated operating systems and software both locally and remotely across the enterprise •Ensure system availability and stability •Monitor and test network performance and provide statistics and reports •Perform network/server design and capacity planning •Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts •Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network administration, system administration and disaster recovery •Receive and resolve 3rd level escalations from the Help Desk and other technical resources •Understand and work within the change control processes as defined by Sarbanes-Oxley and validation requirements •Provide guidance to junior members of the team Participate in on-call rotation to provide technical support. Knowledge/Qualifications: •Candidate will have a college diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience •MCSE certification is desirable •Extensive technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server, Advanced server and Active Directory is required •Extensive technical knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server is required •Experience with ESX Vmware and Citrix Metaframe preferred •Good technical knowledge of SAN technology, specifically Network Appliance is preferred •Experience with Cisco equipment is very desirable •Experience with HP Unix is a strong plus •Knowledge of EMC eRoom, Veritas Backup Exec and IIS is desirable •Requires strong customer service orientation •Strong written and oral communication skills •Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities •Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment •5 years experience working in a computer operations environment Notes: The client’s technical environment is currently a combination of Windows NT4 with PDCs, BDCs and Windows 2000 with FSMOs across multiple Domains in Barbados, Puerto Rico, USA, Ireland and Canada. They will also be looking at some re-architecture work and need strong resources in the Help Desk + Network Admin areas To apply to this excellent opportunity or if you know of a friend or relative who match these skills, please forward resumes in a word format to:jobs@profilesolutions.com Apply information: Please include the job header in the subject of your e-mail. If you have TEXT MESSAGING FEATURES on your MOBILE PHONE, please let us know your mobility provider and your cell phone number so that we can text you and not miss out on contacting you faster for these opportunities" *****Please ensure that the client's requirements are clearly documented in your resume or provide a separate addendum outlining your experience with each of the client's requirement. *** In addition, please indicate your availability date and salary expectations and present work number if applicable. -- "We appreciate all expressed interest in this position. Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. "We respect the confidentiality of your resume; you would always be contacted and presented with the opportunity prior to your resume ever being submitted to any of our clients. Appropriate resumes will be data based for future possibilities. Profile Solutions Specializing in Technology Career Placement 1 Dundas Street West P.O. Box 84 Toronto, ON M5G-1Z3 E-mail: jobs@profilesolutions.com Tel: (416) 815-8202 / Fax: (416)-628-6094(we prefer resumes e-mailed) *To view some of our other job requirements, please go to our website at: www.profilesolutions.com